ELIZABETH COSTELLO COMES TO PARİBU ART ON 18 NOVEMBER AND 13 DECEMBER
In his novel Elizabeth Costello: Eight Lessons, J. M. Coetzee places the writer Elizabeth Costello at the centre of the story, using her perspective to explore the role of the intellectual, the relationship between the writer and the work, and a range of ethical questions. Is an intellectual’s responsibility to write for the unseen and give voice to the voiceless? But what if a writer does not feel worthy of, or appointed to, such a role? What if that writer lacks belief?
Adapted and directed by Saim Güveloğlu, Elizabeth Costello is a play about theatre itself. What can a stage tell us? Can it create space for major transformations, or does it simply offer a place for collective entertainment? Amid all the complexity of the present day, is it still possible to make a play simply because it is aesthetically beautiful? The production seeks to resist taking sides, moving between different perspectives rather than delivering a single message.
Event guidelines
- This event is suitable for attendees aged 13 and over. Attendees under the age of 13 will not be admitted. Guests under the age of 18 may attend only when accompanied by their legal guardian, such as a parent, or by an adult holding a notarised letter of authorisation issued by their parent or legal guardian.
- All attendees are required to have a valid ticket.
- Student tickets are valid only with a valid student ID. Student IDs must be presented to event staff upon entry.
- Doors open at 8:00 PM. The event starts at 8:30 PM.
- The event will be performed without an interval and will last 90 minutes.
- Late admission is not permitted once the event has started.
- Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the event venue.
- All attendees must carry a valid form of identification and present it upon request.
- Attendees are required to be at the event venue at least one hour before the event starts. Guests arriving by private vehicle or public transportation are responsible for any delays caused by traffic, parking, valet services or similar circumstances.
- The organiser reserves the right to change the event venue and/or event time.
- Sound and lighting effects used at the event may cause discomfort or sensitivity for some attendees.
- Photography and video recording are prohibited during the event. Attendees who take photographs or videos will be warned. Those who fail to comply with these warnings may be removed from the event.
- Flammable or explosive items, including but not limited to deodorants, sprays, perfumes and pepper spray, as well as sharp or piercing objects, firearms, laser pointers, selfie sticks, tripods and any other items that may pose a security risk are not permitted in the event venue.
- No cloakroom, storage locker or similar service is available for items that are not permitted inside the event venue.
- Portable chairs, stools, seats or similar items are not permitted in the event venue.
- Opened tobacco products are not permitted in the event venue.
- Backpacks, suitcases, carry-on luggage, motorcycle helmets and similar personal belongings are not permitted at standing concerts, performances or similar events.
- Pets are not permitted in the event venue.
- The organiser reserves the right to refuse admission to any individual without providing a reason, provided that the ticket price is refunded.
- The organiser reserves the right to cancel the event for any reason by refunding the ticket price.
- The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the event programme and event rules.
- The organiser reserves the right to use photographs and video recordings of attendees taken during the event for promotional purposes.
- The organiser reserves the right to carry out security checks in order to ensure the safety of the event venue. By attending the event, attendees agree to these checks. For security reasons, the following individuals may be refused entry:
- Those under the influence of alcohol or prohibited substances,
- Those displaying disruptive behaviour,
- Those carrying inappropriate or prohibited items,
- Those deemed by the organiser to pose a security risk.
- Tickets will be refunded for individuals whom the organiser deems unsuitable for admission to the event venue.
- The organiser is not responsible for lost or stolen belongings.
- Each ticket is valid for one person only and for the specified event.
- Event tickets must only be purchased through official sales channels. The organiser accepts no responsibility for tickets purchased through unauthorised sales channels.
- Discounted tickets are valid only for events specified by the organiser. The organiser reserves the right to change discount rates.
- Event tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Replacement tickets cannot be issued for lost tickets.
- Tickets of guests who leave the event venue will become invalid. A new ticket must be purchased in order to re-enter the venue.
- Purchased tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged unless the event is cancelled.
- In the event of cancellation or a change of date, ticket holders will be informed and will either be entitled to a refund or have their tickets automatically updated to the new event date.
- Tickets sold for the event may not be used in any competition, giveaway or prize draw without the prior permission and/or approval of Paribu Art.
Credits
- Original Work: J. M. Coetzee / Elizabeth Costello: Eight Lessons
- Adaptation & Direction: Saim Güveloğlu
- Translation: E. Efe Çakmak
- Cast: Tansu Biçer, Tülin Özen, Defne Koldaş, Sezer Arıçay
- Production: Bahçe Galata, Dolkun Production
- Dramaturg: Nagihan Gürkan
- Scenography: Jorela Karriqi
- Costume Design: Hatice Gökçe
- Visual Design & Video: Afterwork (Ceren Çaylak, Yasin Arıbuğa)
- Music & Sound Design: Berkay Özideş
- Hair & Makeup Design: Sezen Yeniçeri Can
- Lighting Design: Kemal Yiğitcan
- Assistant Director: Dilek Sağır
- Stage Manager: Umutsu
- Production Coordinator: Elifnaz Öngören
- PR & Communications: Ayşegül Oğuz
- Photography: Zeynep Özkanca
- Visual Communication Design: Mehmet Eroğlu
- Elizabeth Costello Copyright © 2003, J. M. Coetzee
Getting here
Hasanpaşa, Kurbağalıdere Cd. No:2/26 GH Blok, İç Kapı No:13, 34722 Kadıköy/İstanbul
Marmaray
From Söğütlüçeşme Station, enter Terminal Kadıköy and follow the signs to Paribu Art.
Metrobus
Get off at Söğütlüçeşme and follow the Paribu Art signs inside Terminal Kadıköy.
